Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Madison, WI
The obituaries in the Madison, WI Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Madison's history and identity.
Mildred Shain
Oct 25, 2015
MADISON, WI - Mildred Ruth Shain (Millie), 88, passed away on October 25, 2015, of natural causes at Attic Angels surrounded by her family. Millie was born in Boise, Idaho on April 21, 1927, and attended the University of Washington in Seattle, where she met and married her husband of 68 years, Irving Shain. They moved to Madison,...
Eugene Roark
Oct 24, 2015
Madison - Eugene M. Roark, age 84, passed away on Saturday, October 24 at University of Wisconsin Hospitals. He was born on March 25, 1931 in Madison, Wisconsin to Professor Raymond J. Roark and Margaret Mott Roark. Gene attended Randall Elementary School, West High and in 1953 received a B.S. degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin....
Margaret Kailin
Oct 24, 2015
MARGARET COOGAN KAILIN, age 96, passed away peacefully on Oct. 24, 2015 at Capitol Lakes Health Center, Madison, after a glorious fulfilling day with children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Known as Maggie, she was born Margaret Marie Coogan, on Dec. 1, 1918 to Eleanor and William Coogan in Watertown, WI, the 13th of seventeen children. Maggie grew up in...
Susan Elrod
Oct 23, 2015
Susan Michele Elrod, known as Michele, passed away at home on Friday, October 23, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Beatty, her daughter and son-in-law, Alyssa Beatty and Jake Turner, Brooklyn, NY, her step-mom Marsha Elrod, Cedar Creek, TX, and her step-brothers Terry Williams, Fort Worth, TX, Darryl Williams, Arlington, TX, and Jerry Williams, Nashville, TN....
S. Smith
Oct 23, 2015
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Kay Tetzlaff
Oct 23, 2015
Madison - After many years of keeping a careful watch over this beautiful lady, Kay Louise (Rieder) Tetzlaff, God decided it was time to take her home. He needed a special angel who was strong, humorous and feisty, loving and kind to all, who could make amazing meals and bake for an army. Kay went home to her...
Sandra Turner
Oct 23, 2015
Sun Prairie - Sandra M. Turner, age 68, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015 at her home in Sun Prairie. She was born on May 10, 1947 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin the daughter of Orval and Doris (Floerke) Leiske. Sandra was united in marriage to Grant Turner on September 5, 1970 in Lake Mills. She and her...
Emily Schaeffer
Oct 23, 2015
MADISON- Emily "Jean" (Stedronsky) Schaeffer, age 89, died peacefully in her home on Friday, October 23, 2015 in Madison, Wisconsin. Jean was born on April 3, 1926, in Wagner, South Dakota. She was the eleventh of 12 children born to Emily and John Stedronsky. She moved to Seattle, WA during World War II to work for Boeing, returning...
Helen Andrews
Oct 22, 2015
Andrews, Helen R. Madison: Helen Rose Andrews, age 92, died October 22, 2015 at St. Mary's Care Center. Helen was born in Preble (Brown County) WI on November 11, 1922 to John and Rose Donarski. She was a Packer Fan all her life, and her family went to every Packer game in her younger years. She has lived...
Helene Glasier
Oct 21, 2015
Madison / Mt. Horeb - Helene Glasier, age 87, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Ingelside Manor in Mt. Horeb. She was born on September 23, 1928 to Leo and Lena (Enders) Vetter in Madison. Helene graduated from West High School. She was united in marriage to Ronald Glasier on May 8, 1954 in Madison. She worked...
Marie Kessenich
Oct 21, 2015
Waunakee - Marie Kessenich, age 93, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at the Lighthouse in Sun Prairie. She was born on November 19, 1921 in Springfield, Wisconsin the daughter of Felix and Elizabeth (Miller) Diederich. Marie was united in marriage Jacob "Joe" Kessenich on April 27, 1946. She had a passion for cooking and feeding her family,...
Naomi Rane
Oct 21, 2015
Madison - Naomi Rane, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Naomi was born on November 7, 1921 to Robert and Ethyl Boyd in White Lake, WI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Rane. She and her husband owned and operated Rane's Liquors on South Park St. for 43 years. She was...
Lyness Anderson
Oct 20, 2015
Sun Prairie - Lyness Clark Anderson, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 following a 10 month battle with brain cancer. He was born on September 2, 1951 the son of Clark and Maryellen (Faber) Anderson. Lyness was married to Judith "Judy" Anderson for 43 years. He was a UW-Madison graduate. Lyness worked in agricultural financing...
Barbara Hofer
Oct 20, 2015
Sun Prairie - Barbara J. Hofer, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the Lighthouse in Sun Prairie. She was born on April 4, 1939 in Ellendale, North Dakota the daughter of Theodore and Vivian (Gehring) Brandenburger. On December 8, 1957, Barbara was united in marriage with Edward Hofer. Barb always had her door open...
Lynn Zielke
Oct 19, 2015
Sun Prairie - Lynn R. Zielke, age 88, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015 at Willowbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lake Mills. He was born on April 28, 1927 in Granton, Wisconsin the son of Otto and Ella (Lueder) Zielke. Lynn served in the Air Force as aircraft mechanic retiring after 20 years in 1969. During his...
Charlotte Dunigan
Oct 19, 2015
Madison: Charlotte C. Dunigan, age 97, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at University Woods Oakwood West. She was born February 21, 1918 the daughter of Hugh and Sarah (Masten) Dunigan in Superior, worked in Milwaukee, and lived in Spring Green before moving to Madison. Charlotte proudly served in the US Army during WWII, and later was employed...
Jeff Goldstein
Oct 19, 2015
Madison - Rev. Jeff W. Goldstein, age 80, son of Nathan and Florence (Suskin) Goldstein passed away peacefully on 10/19/15. Jeff attended New York City public schools, and graduated from the University Wisconsin-Madison. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Jeff was a postal worker for 14 years, much of that as a mail carrier....
Alta Baldwin
Oct 18, 2015
In Loving Memory Alta Mae "Amy" Baldwin, age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2015. She was born in Viola on June 22, 1929 to Lorenzo Dow and Zella (Ogden) Pellett. She married Frank Baldwin on March 3, 1951 in Viola. Amy graduated as valedictorian from Viola High School in 1946, followed by a B.A. with...
Dr. Fortney
Oct 18, 2015
Madison - Dr. Roger David Fortney, age 85, passed away on October 18, 2015 in Madison WI. Roger, known as "Bud, was born September 15, 1930, in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin to Harry and Ella Fortney. He graduated from Viroqua High School in 1948 after which he entered the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 1951 he enlisted in the...
Shirley Dirienzo
Oct 18, 2015
Shirley Ann (Engelhart) DiRienzo Shirley DiRienzo, age 79, of Madison, passed away peacefully at home on October 18, 2015, surrounded by her family, after a courageous four year battle with cancer. She was born on March 25, 1936, to Herbert and Lorena Engelhart and was one of ten children. She was united in marriage to her high school...
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